Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns edited by Joseph Herl, Peter C. Reske, and Jon D. Vieker Quick facts 2,624 pages in two volumes 127 contributing authors 680 biographies, 638 hymn essays, 17 historical and topical essays 3,295 explanatory and source footnotes 2,813 texts, translations, tunes, and settings examined from 1,527 unique primary sources 308 libraries contributed primary sources 564 changed attributions published in December 2019 by Concordia Publishing House biographies separate from hymn essays hymn essays divided into sections for the general reader and for specialists theological commentary for each hymn all essays signed with authors’ names Significant kinds of information included earliest sources of each text, translation, tune, and harmonization, with page numbers date and place of origin for each text and tune historical category of each text and tune religious confession of each text textual changes in LSB from earliest source references to prose translations of foreign-language texts into English references to editions of texts and tunes, commentaries, and other companions original genre of tunes (hymn, folk song, choral music, etc.) origin of tune names statistical bar charts on origins of texts and tunes alternate forms of first lines and tune names performance suggestions, with tempos from 4 sources, plus composers’ tempos when available pronunciation of the names of recent Lutheran authors and composers indexes of individuals by year and by day of birth and death (anniversary index) list of core hymns for each grade in school library location of each primary source we consulted Significant changes in attributions (selected) Alabaré (LSB 799–800) — the text and tune are anonymous; Manuel José Alonso and José Pagán recorded the song, but did not compose it All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (LSB 562) —the text is mostly by Matthias Loy, not Lazarus Spengler 1 Away in a manger (LSB 364–65) — the text is not from an 1885 Lutheran source, but from an 1884 Universalist source “Come, follow Me,” the Savior spake (LSB 688) — the tune Machs mit mir, Gott is by Johann Hermann Schein, not Bartholomäus Gesius Come unto Me, ye weary (LSB 684) — tune Anthes is by J. A. Anthes, not F. K. Anthes Come, you faithful, raise the strain (LSB 487) — the tune Gaudeamus pariter is not by Johann Horn, but is anonymous God loved the world, so that He gave (LSB 571) — the text is by Johann Olearius Joy to the world, the Lord is come (LSB 387) — the tune Antioch is not by Handel, but is anonymous Let our gladness banish sadness (LSB 371) — the text is not by Juraj Tranovský, but is anonymous; the translation is by Laura M. Underwood and Vincent Písek Let us all with gladsome voice (LSB 390) — the text is by Urban Langhans Lift high the cross (LSB 837) — this is not Michael R. Newbolt’s revision of George W. Kitchin’s text; rather, Kitchin wrote the refrain and stanza 6, and Newbolt wrote stanzas 1–5 Lord Jesus, think on me (LSB 610) — this is not a translation from Synesius of Cyrene, but an original text by Allen W. Chatfield Lord of all nations, grant me grace (LSB 844) — the tune Angelus is by J. G. Braun, not Georg Joseph Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659) — this is not a translation from Matthäus Apelles von Löwenstern, but an original text by Philip Pusey O Jesus so sweet, O Jesus so mild (LSB 546) — the text is not by Valentin Thilo, but is anonymous On Christ’s ascension I now build (LSB 492) — the text is by Ernst Sonnemann, not Josua Wegelin Once He came in blessing (LSB 333) — the text is not by Johann Horn and the tune is not by Michael Weisse: both are anonymous Savior, like a shepherd lead us (LSB 711) — the text is probably by Henry Francis Lyte Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (LSB 454) — the translation is by Percy Dearmer, not J. M. Neale Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright (LSB 520) — this is not a translation of a Greek hymn, but an original text by John Mason Neale The angel Gabriel from heaven came (LSB 356) — this is not a paraphrase of a Basque hymn, but an original text by Sabine Baring-Gould What is the world to me (LSB 730) — the text is by Balthasar Kindermann, not G. M. Pfefferkorn Significant items in hymn essays (selected) A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656–67) — interpretation of obscure German text phrases; development of the equal-note version of the tune A multitude comes (LSB 510) — summary of research on the tune Der mange skal komme Alabaré (LSB 799–800) — history of the text All glory be to God alone (LSB 948) — evaluates the contested attribution of the text to Martin Luther All you works of God, bless the Lord (LSB 930) — traces the development of the tune Linstead Beautiful Savior, King of creation (LSB 537) — history of the text Christ has arisen, alleluia (LSB 466) — summary of research on the tune Mfurahini haleluya Christ is the world’s Redeemer (LSB 539) — summary of research on the attribution to Columba Christ the Lord is risen today (LSB 469) — summary of research on the tune Orientis partibus Creator of the stars of night (LSB 351) — publication history of Neale and Helmore’s Hymnal Noted For all the faithful women (LSB 855) — history of the tune Kuortane 2 From God can nothing move me (LSB 713) — relationship of tune variants to each other Glorious things of You are spoken (LSB 648) — history of the tune Austria Go tell it on the mountain (LSB 388) — summary of research on the history of the text and tune Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer (LSB 918) — presents the newly discovered original source of the tune Cwm Rhondda Hail to the Lord’s anointed (LSB 398) — early history of the text and its sources How great Thou art (LSB 801) — history of the text and translation; evidence that the Russian version was translated from Swedish and not from German; early history of the tune I bind unto myself today (LSB 604) — history of the text and translation I lie, O Lord, within Your care (LSB 885) — LSB rather than Herman Stuempfle’s 2006 collection appears to contain the definitive text If God Himself be for me (LSB 724) — history of the tune Ist Gott für mich Infant holy, infant lowly (LSB 393) — identification of the earliest source of text and tune Joy to the world, the Lord is come (LSB 387) — new evidence concerning early tune sources Lift every voice and sing (LSB 964) — presents a previously unidentified source from 1900 Lo, how a rose e’er blooming (LSB 359) — Catholic versus Lutheran versions; the perpetual virginity of Mary in Lutheran sources May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823) — summary of research on the tune’s origin Now thank we all our God (LSB 895) — concludes that the traditional ascription of the tune to Johann Crüger is correct Now, my tongue, the mystery telling (LSB 630) — discussion of the authorship of Thomas Aquinas O come, all ye faithful (LSB 379) — possible political message in the text; tune’s connection to a French chanson O come, O come, Emmanuel (LSB 357) — history of the tune O little flock, fear not the foe (LSB 666) — summary of research on authorship of the text On Christmas night all Christians sing (LSB 377) — Catholic background of the text Precious Lord, take my hand (LSB 739) — history of the tune Prepare the royal highway (LSB 343) — origin of text and early sources of tune Silent night, holy night (LSB 363) — history of the text, including an alternate German version used in the Missouri Synod Son of God, eternal Savior (LSB 842) — several historical variants of the tune In Babilone are presented Thee we adore, O hidden Savior (LSB 640) — discussion of the authorship of Thomas Aquinas and of neo-Gallican chant tunes There is a balm in Gilead (LSB 749) — discussion of precursors to and variants of the text Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578) — history of the various versions of the text Wake, awake, for night is flying (LSB 516) — origin of the terms “king” and “queen” of chorales for the two hymns by Philipp Nicolai When I behold Jesus Christ (LSB 542) — background of the text and tune When in the hour of deepest need (LSB 615) — summary of research on the text Your hand, O Lord, in days of old (LSB 846) — several historical variants and models of the tune Kingsfold are presented 3 Significant biographical essays (selected) Anthes, Johann Adam — delineation of the Anthes family with reliable dates Bell, Maurice Frederick — full details for last period of life Belsheim, Ole G. — new details Brownlie, John — new details Brueckner, Herman — new details Cabrera, Juan Bautista — complete biographical information Chorvát, Juraj — complete biographical information Crull, August — new details Daisley, Geoffrey W. — complete biographical information Dale, Charles J. — complete biographical information De Cheney, Charitie L. — complete biographical information Døving, Carl — new details Febres Cordero, Miguel — complete biographical information Filitz, Friedrich — new details Gauntlett, Henry J. — new details Glaser, Samuel Frederick — complete biographical information Good, Jeremiah Haak — complete biographical information Grabner, Hermann — complete biographical information Grant, Robert — precise birth date Haughwout, Lefferd M. A. — complete biographical information Hearn, Naida — new details Hopper, Edward — reliable birth date Horstmann, Julius Henry — complete biographical information Kirkpatrick, William J. — precise birth and death details Kretzmann, Paul E. — new details Krotel, Gottlob Frederick — complete biographical information Kvamme, Kristen — new details Laurenti, Laurentius — complete biographical information LeCroy, Anne K.